California legal term
institution of higher education in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “institution of higher education” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “institution of higher education” mean in California criminal law?
“institution of higher education” means either of the following: (1) A public postsecondary educational institution. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 826.9)
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